This document provides a checklist for students to review peer introductions. It lists elements that should be found in introductions such as the purpose, thesis, research methods, and contents. Students are asked to check these off and highlight them in the introduction. They should also highlight any confusing parts, grammar mistakes, and provide one positive observation and one criticism for the author. The goal is to help students improve their writing skills through peer review.

1. 9th GradePeer ReviewApril 6 2013
Introductions Checklist
Can you find these things in the introduction? Check them off on the list and highlight them on the introduction in the
(color) indicated.
o Statement of purpose (Yellow)
o Thesis (Blue)
o Research methods (Green)
o Contents (Orange)
Confusion. Use a pink marker to highlight any parts you don't understand.
Grammar. Do you see any grammar, spelling or punctuation mistakes? Highlight them with a red marker.
Clarity. Could you understand the introduction? Paraphrase it in your own words below to check:
Comments. Give the author at least one positive observation and one criticism:
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